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, special guest Sarah Shartis and choreography by McGill. Inspired by the theme of Military loss, McGill‘s choreography is driven by her latest book, Baby It’s You, Messages From Deceased Heroes. The book is a collection of real experiences from military widows, mothers, family members, friends and surviving heroes. In many of the love stories in the book, the other side brings messages of hope and inspiration, demystifying death and after-life experiences. The book will be released this summer by Ozark

with a choir is a connection like no other. Mozart’s Requiem has a little bit of everything—joy, sorrow, fear, and ultimately, peace—and I think that’s what makes it so special. Melissa Dier ’12 Singing in Choral Union is like coming home: coming home to a community of people who live and breathe music, coming home to profoundly moving musical masterpieces, and coming home to this beautiful place, PLU. Amanda Kelly ’02/’16 There is something so powerful about singing Mozart’s Requiem. Knowing you

Wang Center’s Peace Builder Award was first given to Sidney Rittenberg, visiting professor of Chinese studies, in 2003. In 2005, award recipients included Tom Eric Vraalsen, Norwegian special envoy to Sudan; polar explorers Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft, who use their expeditions to promote understanding; and the Namibia Association of Norway, which responds to poverty and injustice by helping Namibians build skills. Last year, the award was given to Peter and Grace Wang, founders of the Wang Center

software can create the knots, giving Heath and his students the ability to see the knot in three dimensions and better understand the problem, Ebbinga explained. But that’s only the tip of the virtual iceberg. Ebbinga imagines the software being used for stage design, in the science department for digital imaging, by facilities to design landscapes or layout sprinkler systems, and by individual student for special projects. “What is really interesting about this program, is it’s not just big

as the 1,100-seat outdoor Elizabethan stage. Whereas Comins has performed – and enjoyed – all of the stages, he finds there is a special appeal to the New Theatre. “In the New Theatre, a slight twitch of the eye is all you need to communicate what you want,” he said. “In the Bowmer [Theatre], it is that, plus raising an eyebrow. In the outdoor theater, it is a slight twitch of the eye, a raising of the eyebrow, AND a cock of the head.” Playing a lead role in “Julius Caesar” is a professional full

proud,” Finitsis said. “We should claim it. It’s our own work and it works here.” The PLU Idol Finale takes place at 6 p.m., starting with a Red Carpet appearance of contestants, guest judges and Finitsis as host. Then a screening of the final three videos will follow, along with special award show entertainment. This year’s top three videos are Absalom: True Confessions, Samson: With a Hero like this Who Needs Villians?, and Jephthah’s Daughter. The celebrity guest judges will be The Rainbow

academic programs, student scholarships, improved academic and athletic facilities and operating support and special projects. The focus of the final year of the campaign will be on Rieke Science Center and athletic facilities enhancements. Rieke Science Center requires upgraded equipment and reconfigured internal space to meet the demands of scientific inquiry, teaching and learning in the coming decades. The development of two all-weather fields on lower campus will enhance the athletic and

-Athlete Advisory Committee President, spoke about the leadership lessons and opportunities gained through PLU athletics. She pointed to partnerships with Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity as programs that allow student-athletes to give back to their community and learn from those experiences. Wooten mentioned that PLU student-athletes have volunteered more than 2,000 hours in the community during the 2013-14 academic year. One student-athlete from each of PLU’s varsity sports attended the

the Southwest Washington Synod Assembly, hosted at PLU June 16-17. After that, Lutes are invited to enjoy a tall, cold glass of brew in the name of Dear Kate. Prost! Read Previous PLU hosts Special Olympics Washington events Read Next 50th anniversary celebration of PLU’s ‘Rowdown Crew’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place

quality of the people is just great,” said David, who met Leah’s mother at PLU. “It’s a pretty special place.” Now, it’s time for Leah to create her own PLU experience. She will live in Hong Hall, in the International Honors Program wing, and take classes in poetry, Norwegian and calculus. And she’s ready to leave high school behind: “I’m just excited about the community at PLU and getting to know people, taking cool classes that are interesting. The whole college experience is something I’ve been